CPU/Motherboard

[computernoob1]

Around December I'd like to get a new CPU (preferably AMD)/Motherboard along with a new video card. I'd like to keep my PSU, HDD, O/S, maybe my case too.
My budget would be around 500-600$.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
By the way I live in Canada so my budget would be 429.69-515.62$ USD.

 

[bomberboysk]

http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=38047&vpn=HDZ955FBGIBOX&manufacture=AMD

Mobo:
http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=36174&vpn=GA-MA790XT-UD4P&manufacture=Gigabyte
or
http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=36708&vpn=GA-MA790FXT-UD5P&manufacture=Gigabyte

Memory:
http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=39850&vpn=F3-12800CL8D-4GBTD&manufacture=G.Skill
or
http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=31015&vpn=996629&manufacture=MUSHKIN&promoid=1078

And if you dont already have a decent heatsink, id look at the S1283 or S1283V

 

[computernoob1]

Thanks a lot
I really like that CPU
I think the 4 GB RAM would be a waste because my O/S is Windows XP 32-bit.
Also do you know if these prices would go down by December? (Asking because I could save some money and buy something else )

 

[bomberboysk]

Thanks a lot
I really like that CPU
I think the 4 GB RAM would be a waste because my O/S is Windows XP 32-bit.
Also do you know if these prices would go down by December? (Asking because I could save some money and buy something else )

Maybe, but by the time december rolls around i would just wait until Phenom III or whatever the successor to Phenom II is, rumors are saying it will have quad channel memory support. Might be time to upgrade to 64bit though

 

[computernoob1]

Maybe, but by the time december rolls around i would just wait until Phenom III or whatever the successor to Phenom II is, rumors are saying it will have quad channel memory support. Might be time to upgrade to 64bit though

I could buy the processor you recommended and use the money I might save to get Windows 7 Pro 64-bit or something like that : P
Because that is the kind of processor I want (Quad core, and clocked over 3 Ghz right out of the box )

 

[bomberboysk]

I could buy the processor you recommended and use the money I might save to get Windows 7 Pro 64-bit or something like that : P

Yeah, im only getting the home edition tbh, already preordered it for $50. Only thing pro has thats useful over home is xp mode, which i dont need anyhow

 

[computernoob1]

Yeah, im only getting the home edition tbh, already preordered it for $50. Only thing pro has thats useful over home is xp mode, which i dont need anyhow

What is xp mode?
Because home edition is a little less than 100$ cheaper : P

 

[bomberboysk]

What is xp mode?
Because home edition is a little less than 100$ cheaper : P

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/05/01/windows_7_xp_mode_review/

Right now, windows 7 can be preordered for $50 usd for the home edition(upgrade version)

 

[computernoob1]

Sorry if I'm being a bit dim but I still don't really get it :S

 

[bomberboysk]

Sorry if I'm being a bit dim but I still don't really get it :S

Basically you know what a virtual machine is right? Its basically a virtual machine with full acceleration of graphics and everything, its for older programs that run fine in XP but wont run in vista, mainly used for office programs that wont run in vista/7. To a home user its pretty worthless.

 

[computernoob1]

Basically you know what a virtual machine is right? Its basically a virtual machine with full acceleration of graphics and everything, its for older programs that run fine in XP but wont run in vista, mainly used for office programs that wont run in vista/7. To a home user its pretty worthless.

Oh okay, I'll probably get home edition then thanks!

Also, now I am wondering if I should get a new case?
I have a XBlade computer case (best link I could find http://www.directron.com/xblades.html).

 

[Russian777]

there is like soo many computer sheets that we have suggested lol, maybe we should start building and selling, or maybe make our own little company? eh guys.

 

[bomberboysk]

Oh okay, I'll probably get home edition then thanks!

Also, now I am wondering if I should get a new case?
I have a XBlade computer case (best link I could find http://www.directron.com/xblades.html).

Might be worth it, the antec three hundred is a good case for the price, albeit without a side window. Coolermaster also has some nice cases with side windows, as well as the antec nine hundred/nine hundred two. It all depends on price range.

 

[computernoob1]

Might be worth it, the antec three hundred is a good case for the price, albeit without a side window. Coolermaster also has some nice cases with side windows, as well as the antec nine hundred/nine hundred two. It all depends on price range.

Is the antec 300 a full tower or mid tower?

 

[bomberboysk]

Is the antec 300 a full tower or mid tower?

Mid tower, but its full atx if thats what your asking. Full atx cases would start around $100 or so in price. Antec 900/902 are both mid tower, while the 1200 is a full tower.

 

[computernoob1]

Mid tower, but its full atx if thats what your asking. Full atx cases would start around $100 or so in price. Antec 900/902 are both mid tower, while the 1200 is a full tower.

Okay thanks

 

[computernoob1]

I wasn't able to get money for a new computer in december but I will be able to update in May
And I noticed that the items I wanted are no longer available
Can anyone help me pick out an OS(Was thinking Win 7 Home Premium or Pro), Mobo, CPU and RAM with a budget of $500 CAD($494 USD) more or less?
I am useless when it comes to picking out these things : P

 

[computernoob1]

Nevermind, I found what I was looking for on tigerdirect
The CPU (Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition 3.4 GHz) I want is 189.97$ CAD
The Mobo (Gigabyte 790XTA-UD4) I want is 197.99$ CAD
Or this CPU/Mobo http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5569225&CatId=4297 for 329.99$ CAD (I'd save 50$)
With this heatsink http://ncix.com/products/?sku=35800&vpn=Dark Knight-S1283V&manufacture=Xigmatek for 69.99$
this RAM http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=39850&vpn=F3-12800CL8D-4GBTD&manufacture=G.Skill for 124.99$
And this OS http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=45275&vpn=FQC-00765&manufacture=Microsoft for 157.03$
And I will be using my case, psu and video card (plan to update to a ATI 5870 or a 4890 later on) (in sig)
Total: 682$ CAD (674.44$ USD) (with CPU/Mobo Deal) or 737.97$ CAD (729.8$ USD)
It is too expensive for me but I could maybe get by with 700$ CAD, I am aiming for a decent gaming rig, do you guys see where I could trim the fat? Or is this how much it will cost to have a decent gaming rig?